Last Updated: April 20, 2026
1. Introduction
This website is operated by Equine Academy Ltd, trading as Equine Partnership (“we”, “us”, or “our”). We are registered in Ireland under Company Registration Number (CRO 792743). We act as the Data Controller for the personal information you provide when booking our equine consultation services.
2. The Information We Collect
To facilitate your Bit & Bridle Fitting Consultation, we collect:
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Identity Information: Full name.
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Contact Information: Email address and phone number.
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Location Information: Your “Yard Address to Attend” (Eircode and address details).
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Equine Information: Details regarding the horse(s) for the appointment.
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Transaction Information: Record of payments made via PayPal (we do not see or store your full card details).
3. How We Use Your Data
We process your data based on the Contractual Necessity of fulfilling your appointment:
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To schedule and attend the yard visit.
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To send appointment confirmations and updates.
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To process refunds according to our 48-hour/5-day cancellation policy.
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To comply with Irish Revenue requirements (maintaining financial records).
4. Data Storage and Retention
As an Irish company, we store and process data within the European Economic Area (EEA). In accordance with Irish Statute of Limitations and Revenue guidelines, we retain transaction and contract data for a period of six years.
5. Third-Party Service Providers
We only share your information with essential third parties:
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PayPal: To process secure payments.
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Hosting Providers: To maintain our website and database.
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Google Maps/Navigation: To locate your yard address for the appointment.
6. Cookies Policy
Our website uses cookies to ensure the “Confirm Appointment” flow works correctly.
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Strictly Necessary Cookies: These allow you to add an appointment to your basket and proceed to checkout.
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Performance Cookies: We use these to understand how visitors interact with our site to improve our service.
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Preference Cookies: These remember your details (like your Eircode) to make future bookings faster.
You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings; however, disabling essential cookies will prevent the booking system from functioning.
7. Your Legal Rights (GDPR)
Under the GDPR, you have the following rights:
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The right to access the data we hold about you.
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The right to rectify inaccurate information.
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The right to be forgotten (erasure), subject to our legal record-keeping obligations.
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The right to lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Commission (DPC) in Ireland.
8. Contact Us
For any questions regarding your data, please contact: Equine Academy Ltd t/a Equine Partnership Registered Office: [Insert Your Registered Business Address Here]
Email: [Insert Your Professional Email Address]